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ESPN posted an article highlighting some of the rules changes that have been proposed by the NFL's competition committee. At the top of the list:

Significant changes to the use of video replay, including reviewing all fouls called by game officials, will be proposed by the NFL's competition committee at next week's owners meetings.

The committee is presenting a proposal by the Detroit Lions that would permit the instant replay system to correct an officiating error. That would include such controversial calls as pass interference.

To which I say, "no thank you". Can you imagine, after every penalty flag is thrown, having to wait for a replay to verify that the correct call was made? The game would be insufferable to watch. There would hardly be any flow at all. Terrible proposal, Detroit.

Other changes mentioned in the article:

Placing fixed cameras on all boundary lines (proposed by the Patriots). I think this makes sense, and am surprised it's taken this long to be suggested.

Moving the PAT to the 15-yard line

Guaranteeing both teams a possession in OT, even if the first team scores a TD.

Give teams that successfully convert a 2-point conversion the chance to immediately add another point from midfield. I have no idea what this means.

This morning, Sam Webb talked with Marcus Ray for almost an hour on Michigan's spring practice. They discussed how practices were run, including the differences between this year and what was done under Hoke, and then did a position by position analysis, including going into a great deal of depth of the three QB's, Morris, Speight and Malzone.

Marcus Ray hopes to be able to announce the spring game and has attended practice to become familiar with the team. This was by far the most informative piece I've yet to come across on how Harbaugh does things, player development and where the team is headed. I was very encouraged by what I heard.

After reading the article I don’t think she can win though it is an interesting legal argument. If she did win Pop Warner would likely be done in the next few years due to skyrocketing insurance cost. Regardless of the outcome of this case more legal action against football is likely to occur in future years. This makes me wonder when youth and high school football administrators will come to the conclusion that it’s not worth it due to the liability risk.

Do you think our grandkids will wonder what football is as they attend the big lacrosse match at Michigan Stadium?

Last episode of the season covers the teams run in the big ten tourney against Illinois and Wisconsin. Some info on spring practice with the QBs and WRs. Interviews with Chesson and assistant coach Jedd Fisch. There will be a spring football epsiode next week. Enjoy and always GO BLUE!!